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Courtrai Primary School

Public primary school · Courtrai, Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (8 circuit)

Courtrai Primary School is a public primary school based in Courtrai, Paarl. It currently teaches around 735 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Courtrai Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Courtrai, Paarl, Courtrai Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

735
Learners
31
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Courtrai Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Courtrai Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Cape Winelands district with Courtrai Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Courtrai Primary School's 735, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Courtrai Primary School, 1,824 compared with 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Courtrai Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Courtrai Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Courtrai Primary School, 1,785 compared with 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Courtrai Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Courtrai Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Courtrai Primary School's 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Courtrai Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Courtrai Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Courtrai Primary School's 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Courtrai Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Courtrai Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Paarl

And within Paarl itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Courtrai Primary School, 1,785 compared with 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Courtrai Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Courtrai Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Courtrai Primary School's 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Courtrai Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Courtrai Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Klein Nederburg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,508 learners against Courtrai Primary School's 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Courtrai Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Courtrai Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langabuya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,476 learners against Courtrai Primary School's 735, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Courtrai Primary School, 1,418 compared with 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Courtrai Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Courtrai Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Courtrai Primary School for 2027

Courtrai Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Montreuxstraat Suider-Paarl 7646
Postal
Montreuxstraat Courtrai Suider-Paarl 7646
Telephone
021 863 3220
Website
courtrai.co.za
Email
courtraips@courtrai.co.za
EMIS number
108309224

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Courtrai Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Courtrai Primary School directly, on 021 863 3220, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Courtrai Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Courtrai Primary School the best school in Paarl?
No matric pass rate is on record for Courtrai Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Paarl besides Courtrai Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Paarl, including Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Courtrai Primary School?
Courtrai Primary School reported 735 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Courtrai Primary School?
Yes, Courtrai Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Courtrai Primary School a public or private school?
Courtrai Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Courtrai Primary School?
You can call 021 863 3220. It is located at Montreuxstraat Suider-Paarl 7646.
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